Paws: Hazel Has Her Hands Full by Nathan Fairbairn, illustrated by Michele Assarasakorn
CBC Books | Posted: February 12, 2025 3:32 PM | Last Updated: February 20
The fourth book in the graphic novel series
Summer break is just around the corner, and the PAWS team is gearing up for a busy season full of dog-walking, travel, and fun! Gabby's got a packed schedule with about a hundred different camps plus playing host to her mysterious cousin visiting from out of town. Meanwhile Mindy is headed to her dad's house for a month-long stay. With so much going on, the girls are looking forward to scaling back and taking it easy this summer. . . with one exception.
When the opportunity to cat-sit two new fur babies arises, Hazel jumps at the chance. Their new client's house is even wheelchair accessible! But when everyone's hectic summer plans mean she would have to take on the job alone, Hazel knows her overprotective mother would never approve. On the other hand, managing a side business all on her own could prove that she is much more capable than her mom might think…
Hazel soon learns that juggling multiple cats and dogs along with her own physical therapy—while also keeping a big secret—is no easy task. When disaster strikes, will she have the energy to make everything right by herself, or will she be forced to reach out for help and risk getting into even more trouble? (From G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers)
Nathan Fairbairn is a Vancouver-based and Eisner-nominated comic creator. Other projects he has worked on include the characters Spider-Man, Batman, Wonder Woman and the graphic novel Lake of Fire.
Michele Assarasakorn is a colorist who has worked on comic book series such as Isola, Gotham Academy and The Magnificent Ms. Marvel. Assarasakorn is originally from Thailand and now lives in Vancouver. Her previous books include the first other graphic novels in the PAWS series including Mindy Makes Some Space and Gabby Gets It Together.